As I’ve noted previously, Fleming is one of two communities in Liberty County named for the pioneer William Fleming family, who owned large area plantations. A post office named ‘Fleming’ was established in 1871. A few structures remain, including a precinct house (right) and fire station (center), though I believe the precinct is now closed.
Liberty County received historic snowfall on Tuesday night as a result of Winter Storm Enzo, a weather system that brought blizzard conditions to the Gulf Coast and lower Southeast. I’m sharing a few random landmarks from my local rambles of the past week. My only regret is that I couldn’t photograph everything. I hope you enjoy seeing these as much as I enjoyed making them. I’ll be sharing some shots from Long County, as well.
Bacon-Fraser House, built circa 1839, Hinesville
Old Liberty County Jail, Hinesville
Liberty County Justice Center, Hinesville
Old Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville
Hinesville Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Hinesville
Zum Rosenhof, Hinesville
Flemington Presbyterian Church, built in 1852, Flemington
Miller Park Fire Station, near McIntosh (the lost village, not the county)
Hall and Parlor Cottage, Liberty County
Midway Congregational Church of Christ, established in 1872, Midway
Dorchester Academy Boys Dormitory, Midway
Lambright House, Freedmen’s Grove
Midway Churchyard, Midway
Midway Congregational Church, built circa 1792, Midway
Old Engine Company No. 7 was the first fire house in Augusta to utilize motorized fire trucks. The Spanish Colonial Revival structure was designed by Augusta architect Thomas Campbell. It served as a firehouse until 2003 and is still used for training and storage.
Summerville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Colbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Spanish Colonial Revival landmark was designed by William Augustus Edwards as a combination City Hall and Firehouse, and over the years has also served as the library and public safety center. It is now known as the Firehouse Center & Gallery and is home to the Decatur County Council for the Arts, featuring gallery and event space.
Bainbridge Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This fire tower was built atop Chenocetah Mountain (1830′) by the WPA Resettlement Administration for use by rangers in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 54′ granite tower was dedicated on 7 June 1938. Later, a plaque was added to the tower in memory of three forest workers who died in World War II: William A. Crossland, Robert C. Fuller, and Edward W. Simpson. Use of the tower was discontinued in 1975 and its fate was unsure, but the Georgia Forest Service began restaffing it during fire season in 1989. It is a favorite landmark of travelers to Habersham County.
National Register of Historic Places
In 2014-2015, the iconic stone fire lookout tower constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps camp 468 (SP-6) was restored by the state as part of the interpretive plan at Fort Mountain State Park. The tower was used until the early 1960s when it was replaced by a steel tower on a nearby mountain. In 1971, the cupola burned and the tower fell into disrepair.
National Register of Historic Places
Best known as City Hall today, this was originally built as a single-story engine house for the Board of Fire Commissioners in 1884. A second floor was added in 1895 for use by the McIntosh Dragoons and the Masons. Remodeled as a service center by Mrs. Talbot Smith in 1944, it was home to the USO during World War II. Since then it has been used by the police and fire departments and the second floor was used as the public library until the construction of a more modern facility on U. S. 17.
Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The old post firehouse is now home to the Tybee Arts Association and the Jim Ingham Black Box Theatre.
Fort Screven Historic District, National Register of Historic Places